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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 12-21 CC MIN146 National City, California, December 21, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P. M, Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Thatcher. • Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, Rogers, Smith, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund 1946 Sewer Fund Unapportioned Tax Fund Capital Outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $3,687.70 1,090.68 138.67 123.90 6.02 2,042.48 .48 .68 $15,575.13 Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4861 was read, authorizing $2,042.48 to be paid from the Capital outlay Fund as follows: National Lumber Company $688.48, Community Bldg; Dick Haas Motors Inc., $1,354.00, Park. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS submitted a statement from Attorney Campbell in the amount of $500.00 in advance of fees and costs on writ of man- date for sewer laterals. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the payment be allowed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. II COUNCILMAN THATCHER present. • COMMUNICATION FROM THE 1948 GRAND JURY was read, stating their criticism of the jail was mainly ventilation, which criticism was also made by the 1947 Grand Jury. It also suggested that improve- ments be made in facilities for serving food to prisoners, as well as the use of disinfectant at regular periods. It also mentioned the bonding of members of Police Department in connection with handling of bail money and license fees. MR. GAUTEREAUX stated that periodic disinfecting of the jail has been in practice for the past year and that this is done whenever it is deemed necessary. MR. GAUTEREAUX also stated that the cooking conditions are under consideration and that he and Chief Police Bates are making plans to rearrange the cooking facilities and it will be done before long. MAYOR FRITZ ordered the communication filed. DAN CORLISS, 1740 East 12th Street, was present, representing the people in the neighborhood of 12th Street East of Palm Avenue, regarding the opening of 12th Street as a public street. He said the people wished to know if the City Council was in favor of opening 12th Street and asked what the people would have to do to bring this about. ATTORNEY CANPBELL stated that it would be necessary for the property owners to deed to the City of National City either by a Grant Deed or Quit Claim Deed the footage necessary to open the street. ATTORNEY CAMPBRTTI said he felt the City Council would like to see 12th Street opened but it would be necessary to know the cost involved. EI4GINEER IRELAND has been working on legal descriptions of the property involved and his report will be available soon. MR. I. EVERETT, 2035 East llth Street, was present, and stated that he had deeded to the City of National City 40 feet when he made his Subdivision Sunny Crest. 148 JOHN A. TOWNSEND, 2120 East llth Street, was present, and stated that he had used 12th Street since October, 1937, and, although the street is only 15 feet wide, it is passable, However, Mr. Townsend said that he was willing to deed any portion necessary and would comply with any request. R. D. RICHARDSON, 1220 "0" Avenue, JOHN DIEHL, 2121 East flth Street, JOHN A TOWNSEND, 2120 East llth Street, HERBERT A. BARNES, 1129 "B" Avenue, JOHN WILKINSON, 2336 East 13th Street, MRS. STEINAUER, 2139 East 12th Street, TERRELL ROGERS, 2337 East 13th Street, were present and all stated they had used 12th Street for over a period 10 of five years and that they were willing to deed the necessary frontage for a street. 1 COMMUNICATION TO THE CITY TREASURER from the Local Allocation Division of the State Department of Finance, was read, regarding the payment of $59,917.38. This remittance is in settlement of the first claim and represents about 65% of the $91,000 the State allocated to this City as their share of the payment for trunk line sewers. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams that this remittance of $59,917.38 be placed in the 1946 Sewer Fund. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the follow. ing: Petition No, 341 of Lucas Marin for a special permit to con- vert building with 1 foot front yard into house, Southwest corner 17th & McKinley, Lots 21 and 22 in Block 239 of City Plat, The Planning Commission also recommended the approval of the record of survey of the Tattersal property, as drawn and presented at their meeting of December 14, 1948. The letter of appeal on Petition No. 336 (Babcock) referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council - a new hearing will be held on this petition on December 28, 1948 at 7:30 P. M. The Commission approved the tentative Plans for 149 enlarging and improving the swimming pool, and recommended that the plans be completed and the improvements made. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. pool COUNCILMAN THATCHER moved that the tentative plans for the swimming be accepted and PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX be instructed to � complete the plans a'or At the improvements. The motion was seconded by Curry. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION OF FRANK W. ROGERS for A SPECIAL PERMIT, was read. Mr. Rogers requested that a Zone Variance be granted permitting a 15 foot set back on Lots 14 to 28 inclusive and 30 to 38 inclusive of Palmcrest Subdivision in the NE* of 40 acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 131 of the Rancho de la Nacion. The petition stated that the usual 20 foot setback is impractical. The request to be according to provisions of Section 20-N-3 of the new Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Rogers stated that he no longer owns this property botthe new owner, Robert Bowers, would like to have this request granted. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be followed in this request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FROM OSWALD C. LUDWIG REGARDING TAX DEEDED PROPERTY, was read. Mr. Ludwig wished to be advised as to the minimum price at which bids might commence on the following property: Lots 1 to 10, 17 to 22, Block 38, City Plat. Lot 19, Block 43, City Plat, Lots 15 to 22, Block 47, City Plat, Lots 14 to 17, Block 48, City Plat, Lots 5 and 7, Block 52, City Plat, Lots 9 and 10, Block 73, City Plat, Lots 21 and 22, Block 275, City Plat, Lots 75, 76, and 77 in Block 5 of Paradena Park, Lots 19 to 22, Block 1 of Bach & Shaules1 Addn, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that no action can be taken on this as this is not a formal application. Moved by Matthews, 150 seconded by Adams, that City Clerk Rogers instruct Mr. Ludwig how to make the proper application. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to move a building from 1705 B Avenue, Block 3 National Avenue Terrace to 2020 B Avenue, Lots 15 & 16, Block 2 of Kimball's Sub.,'10 Acre Lot 5, Quarter Section 153, was made by Mrs. Leta Gadem. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted, provided the building meets the requirements of the Building Code and is completed within six months from date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WM. H. QUIGLEY, former owner of the La Siesta Motel, 2533 National Avenue, was read, requesting a refund on his business license. License Collector Bates approved a refund of $2.50. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION was read, requesting a temporary increase in salary to help offset the in- creased cost of living. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked whether or not it would be possible to work out some sort of a deal whereby their salaries are pegged according to the cost of living. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he hoped to have the financial report ready by the first of January and that it might be well to refer this matter to the Budget Committee. MR. DICKSON also stated that he has been making a survey regarding the salaries now paid City employees as compared with other cities. MAYOR FRITZ requested Mr. Dickson to continue with this survey. REQUEST FROM B. J. GAUTEREAU; PARK SUPT. to take the remaining week of his vacaticr_ starting December 23, 1948, was read. Mr. 151 Gautereaux stated that part of this time he will be out of town. REQUEST FROM LLOYD W. BATES, CHIEF OF POLICE, to take his 1948 vacation from December 15th to December 30th, was read. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that both these requests be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF FRED C. PETERMAN as a member of the City Civil Service Commission was read. Mr. Peterman is accepting an appoint- ment to the City Planning Commission. Mr. Peterman's resignation is to become effective immediately. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ recommended the appointment of Charles E. Anderson to fill the vacancy in the Civil Service Commission created by the resignation of Fred C. Peterman. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that Charles E. Anderson be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Peterman. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF FLORENCE W. KIBBEY, DEPUTY ASSESSOR, effective January 15, 1949, was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, certifying from an eligibility list of eight persons, the following three in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of Pound - master: Harry A. Haws, 1631 "C" Avenue, National City; Darrell Burkhalter, 2822 "D" Avenue, National City; Stephen W. Minor, 3053 Valle Street, San Diego. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the list be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 152 COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF POLICE BATES was read, recommending the appointment of Harry Haws, 1631 'TC" Avenue, to the position of Poundmaster, with six months probationary period, at the salary of $199.00 per month, effective December 16, 1948, RESOLUTION NO. 4862 was read, authorizing the appointment of Harry Haws, to the position of Poundmaster, with six months probationary period, at the salary of $199.00 per month, effective December 16, 1948. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD regarding television antennas, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this report be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FROM HARRY A. HALL TO take the remainder of his vacation from December 30th noon to January 7th, inclusive, was read. Request was approved by James A. Bird. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS moved that the Department Heads be informed that it is not necessary to notify the City Council when the employees under their supervision take their vacation. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS seconded the motion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BID FROM THE SAN DIEGO HARLEY-DAVIDSON COMPANY for a motorcycle for the Police Department was read. The total price including the necessary change -over of parts from the old motorcycle is $957.33. They offered an allowance on turn -in motorcycle (46EL) of $350.00, leaving the amount of $607.33 to be paid for the motorcycle. 153 RESOLUTION NO. 4863 was read, authorizing the purchase of a Harley- Davidson motorcycle for the Police Department. The total price is $957.33 less $350.00 for turn -in motorcycle, leaving a balance of $607.33 to be paid. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS stated that CITY ENGINEER IRELAND has filed the Assessment for National Avenue Sidewalk and Curbs and postcard notices of the hearing to be held January 4, 1949, at 8:00 P. M. have been mailed out. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the Old Town Sewer District. He stated that there are ten houses in that area that remain unconnected. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the owners be notified that the connection must be made in a reasonable length of time. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that a meeting had been arranged between the City Council and Louis Burke next Tuesday, December 28th, at 7:30 P. M. regarding the Charter. RESOLUTION NO. 4864 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign a deed to the State of California for National Guard Armory, for the following described property: Northerly 400 feet of the Southerly 540 feet of the Easterly 544.5 feet of the Westerly 574.5 feet of 80 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 130, Rancho de la Nation, according to Map No. 166 on file in the Recorder's Office of San Diego County, California: with the understanding that if construction is not started within three years the property reverts back to the City. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPB:LL stated that he will not be able to attend the City Council meeting January 4, 1949, as he will be in Los Angeles 154 to attend the City's hearing before the State Supreme Court. RESIGNATION OF WAYNE W. SMITH, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER, vas read. Mr. Smith asked that his resignation become effective December 31, 1948. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that with the resignation of Mr. Smith the City would be without an Engineer; and that sometime ago Kistner, Curtis & Wright, Engineers in San Diego had contacted him to offer their services during the interim until the City employed an Engineer. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Mayor and City Administrative Officer engage the services of an Engineer on a temporary basis if necessary until a permanent appoint- ment is made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that 18th Street now being a through street the blvd. stop signs are not up. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that all the signs were up that had been sent, and that within the next week or so the balance of the signs should be received and that they would be put up immediately upon arrival. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS inquired about the 34 street lights recently ordered by the Council. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON said the cost of center suspension of these lights has not been fully determined as yet. COUNCILMAN CURRY mentioned the Russell property and whether or not the City should have a survey made of it. ATTORNEY CANPBELL stated that it was not the City's responsibility and the City should not interfere.in the determination of boundaries. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he thought the City garage does not have sufficent helr to service the police cars and keep all the 155 City's equipment in good condition and wondered whether or not it would not be wise to have more help to take care of this work. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SILLS de tgrskir MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, C,yLIFORNIA ATTEST: